This episode takes you to Russia’s 19th-century peak—from beating Napoleon to the mid-1800s, a time when its might wasn’t in industry, but in ruling Europe’s political game. It’s the story of how Russia became the "European Gendarme," quelling revolutions (like Hungary’s) and making powers like Prussia back down with just a Tsar’s "attention." But here’s the surprise: beneath its fearsome influence, Russia was shrinking into conservatism, choked by bloated bureaucracy and fallin...
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This episode takes you to Russia’s 19th-century peak—from beating Napoleon to the mid-1800s, a time when its might wasn’t in industry, but in ruling Europe’s political game. It’s the story of how Russia became the "European Gendarme," quelling revolutions (like Hungary’s) and making powers like Prussia back down with just a Tsar’s "attention." But here’s the surprise: beneath its fearsome influence, Russia was shrinking into conservatism, choked by bloated bureaucracy and fallin...
0 Understanding Russia：A Thousand Years Between East and West
A Brief History of Russia
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0 Understanding Russia：A Thousand Years Between East and West
Why is Russia so hard to understand — even for the experts? From its vast empire to its shifting identity between East and West, Russia’s story is one of power, paradox, and destiny. Join historian David Clark as he unpacks a thousand years of ambition, conflict, and transformation — revealing how Russia became the force it is today.
A Brief History of Russia
This episode takes you to Russia’s 19th-century peak—from beating Napoleon to the mid-1800s, a time when its might wasn’t in industry, but in ruling Europe’s political game. It’s the story of how Russia became the "European Gendarme," quelling revolutions (like Hungary’s) and making powers like Prussia back down with just a Tsar’s "attention." But here’s the surprise: beneath its fearsome influence, Russia was shrinking into conservatism, choked by bloated bureaucracy and fallin...
